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''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Biography''<br> | ''[[Jewish Genealogy Research|Jewish Genealogy ]] > Biography''<br> | ||
A biography is a history of a person’s life. In a biography you may find the individual’s birth, marriage, and death information and the names of his or her parents, spouse, children, or other family members. Biographies can include descriptions of family traditions, places where he or she has lived, military service, and activities within the community; stories; photographs; and clues about an ancestor’s place of origin. Use this information carefully because there may be inaccuracies. | A biography is a history of a person’s life. In a biography you may find the individual’s birth, marriage, and death information and the names of his or her parents, spouse, children, or other family members. Biographies can include descriptions of family traditions, places where he or she has lived, military service, and activities within the community; stories; photographs; and clues about an ancestor’s place of origin. Use this information carefully because there may be inaccuracies. | ||
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=== Individual Biographies === | === Individual Biographies === | ||
Thousands of biographies have been written about specific people; copies may be at local historical societies and libraries. Public libraries have lists of published biographies for many countries. | Thousands of biographies have been written about specific people; copies may be at local historical societies and libraries. Public libraries have lists of published biographies for many countries. See the "Biography" Wiki article for a country. | ||
The Family History Library has acquired some individual biographies. These are listed in the Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog under the individual’s name. Also contact other family members for unpublished life histories they may know of. | The Family History Library has acquired some individual biographies. These are listed in the Surname Search of the Family History Library Catalog under the individual’s name. Also contact other family members for unpublished life histories they may know of. | ||
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Many major libraries, including the Family History Library, have excellent collections and indexes of national and regional compiled biographies. These libraries can help you locate additional biographical sources listed in published bibliographies. To find biographies at the Family History Library, check the Family History Library Catalog. | Many major libraries, including the Family History Library, have excellent collections and indexes of national and regional compiled biographies. These libraries can help you locate additional biographical sources listed in published bibliographies. To find biographies at the Family History Library, check the Family History Library Catalog. | ||
You can also find biographical information in local histories and encyclopedias and dictionaries. See | You can also find biographical information in local histories and encyclopedias and dictionaries. See [[Jewish History]] and [[Jewish Encyclopedias and Dictionaries]] and for other countries and states you are researching. | ||
{{Jewish|Jewish}}<br> | {{Jewish|Jewish}}<br> | ||
[[Category:Jews]] | [[Category:Jews]] | ||